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Broward County officials agreed Thursday to explore whether the region’s wastewater should be tested as an early way of detecting diseases, a move inspired by how New York City recently detected polio in its sewage.

A reader voices frustration with Broward County's animal care director.

Emily Wood was hired to fix problems at the county’s embattled animal shelter. But her critics say she’s only making things worse – and the animals are paying the price.

Four seats are open and the candidates include political newcomers and familiar faces, the mom of a former National Football League player and one contender who doesn’t live in his district — yet.

Broward County will consider requiring condos to submit building reports, with the goal of making them public so potential buyers have a better idea of whether the building is in OK condition.

Photo of Candidate by Monckton Photography

Proposal for a Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA) Operations May Be a Viable Short-Term Solution for Broward Countys 911 Call Center Plague

The Broward County Commission authorized an extra $4,033,156 to hike salaries of existing 911 call center workers and raise salaries as a hiring incentive. A Sun Sentinel investigation exposed that the call centers are dealing with a large number of unfilled positions, increasing overtime, and many calls that go unanswered.

911 workers in Broward may see immediate pay raises soon, Miami-Dade's first Heat Season is underway, and a Starbucks unionizing in South Florida may be a sign of an upward trend.

Readers continue to respond to efforts to restrict or end abortion rights.